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Best Mower County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 1,065 students in Mower County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mower County, MN are Grand Meadow Elementary School, Leroy Elementary School and Southland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mower County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Mower County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Mower County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Leroy Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
406 W Main St
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 324-5786
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Southland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3283
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 19th Ave Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1300
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Cards Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Main St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Banfield Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 17th St Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Neveln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1918 E Oakland Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1600
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Lyle Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 8th Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1100
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Clc - Pre-kindergarten
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
First Step - Kingsland
Special Education School
705 N Section Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Adams
Special Education School
312 W Main St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Alden
Special Education School
215 N. Broadway Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mower County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mower County, MN include Grand Meadow Elementary School, Leroy Elementary School and Southland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mower County?
11 public preschools are located in Mower County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mower County?
Mower County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Mower County are often viewed compared to one another?

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